Angkor Wat

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Angkor Wat PurposeBuilt by Khmer king Suryavarman II (r. 1113-1150). Each of the Khmer kings built a temple mountain at Angkor and installed his personal god, either Shira, Vishnu, or the Buddha, on top. Angkor Wat was built to associate Suryavarman II with his personal god Vishnu. The five towers symbolize the five peaks of Mount Meru, the sacred mountain at the center of the universe. The TowersThe five towers symbolize the five peaks of Mount Meru, the sacred mountain at the center of the universe. As you move inward through the building the towers rise higher, which is common in Khmer temples.Multiple Choice QuestionsWhat do the five towers symbolize?

a.) five main Khmer Kingsb.) the five peaks of Mount Meruc.) five important godsd.) four other kingdoms in Cambodia and AngkorAncient Mysteries: Lost City of Angkor WatThe fall of Angkor WatCambodia

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/specials/ancient-mysteries/angkor-wat-temples/2009 AP® ART HISTORY FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION1. Cultures designate sacred space in a variety of ways to accommodate both religious beliefs and practices. Select and fully identify two examples of sacred spaces from different cultures, one of which must be from beyond the European tradition. Discuss how each space accommodates both religious beliefs and practices within its culture. (30 minutes)Works Citedhttps://secure-media.collegeboard.org/secure/ap/pdf/ap-2009-art-history-free-response-question.pdf?__gda__=1386164112_939d10caee778545fba564479d436819http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/specials/ancient-mysteries/angkor-wat-temples/Answer: BWhy was Angkor Wat abandoned?

a.) invaded by neighboring kingdomb.) big fire in the kingdomc.) the city fell to ruins d.) famine along with war

Answer: Dhttp://www.livescience.com/23841-angkor-wat.htmlSacred Burial place for kingsFive towers symbolize the five peaks in Mount Meru-- a sacred mountainAlso used for other cultural practicesWhich of the following is not a common characteristic of a Khmer temple?

a.) dedicated to the king's personal godb.) rising towers as the building moves inwardc.) multiple kings buried in each templed.) used as a burial places for kingsAnswer: C